2009-07-20 08:36:00 | Statement following press rumors relating to the contemplated combination of Veolia Transport and Transdev

2009-07-20 | Statement following press rumors relating to the contemplated combination of Veolia Transport and Transdev

Paris, July 20, 2009. Following a number of rumors in the press, the Veolia Environnement group notes that it has not proposed that Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations increase its shareholding in its share capital through a contribution of Transdev.

In compliance with applicable regulations, Veolia Environnement will notify the financial markets of developments relating to this plan.

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Veolia Transport
Veolia Environnement's transport division operates in 28 countries and employs 83,654 people. Veolia Transport posted revenue of €6 billion in 2008. Veolia Transport operates 38,078 road and rail vehicles and carries more than 2.5 billion passengers per year. Veolia Transport contributes to remedying the shortage of urban space and avoids 4.1 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions (equivalent CO2) per year. www.veolia-transport.com

Veolia Environnement
Veolia Environnement (Paris Euronext: VIE and NYSE: VE) is the worldwide reference in environmental services. With more than 330,000 employees the company has operations on five continents and provides tailored solutions to meet the needs of municipal and industrial customers in four complementary segments: water management, waste management, energy management and freight and passenger transportation. Veolia Environnement recorded revenue of €36.2 billion in 2008. www.veolia.com

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